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ambience

Posted on February 27, 2015February 27, 2015 by admin

aem bi əns noun 1. the distinctive character or mood of an environment; atmosphere. The restaurant creates a relaxing ambience with its soft lighting. 2. environment; surroundings. She’d been fearful of going…

genteel

Posted on February 26, 2015February 23, 2015 by admin

jen til adjective 1. displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. Genteel behavior is expected from all the young ladies at our school. 2….

figment

Posted on February 25, 2015February 23, 2015 by admin

fIg mənt noun something imaginary or invented. The whole affair was just a figment of his imagination.

precocious

Posted on February 24, 2015February 23, 2015 by admin

prih ko shəs adjective 1. having the skills or mental capacity of a much older person. Her precocious daughter found schoolwork unchallenging. 2. demonstrating such skills or capacity. His precocious musical ability…

crestfallen

Posted on February 23, 2015February 23, 2015 by admin

krest faw lən adjective downcast or depressed; dejected. She looked utterly crestfallen, and I gathered the audition had not gone well.

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